Fixed Plant Operator

Destec is a diversified mining contractor with a rapidly growing client base, providing ore crushing, screening, and materials handling to the mining industry. We take pride in innovation by designing, constructing, building, maintaining, and operating our own crushing and screening plants for mining sites. Additionally, we provide comprehensive ore processing and materials handling services to the mining industry across Western Australia.

✅The Opportunity

We are on the look out for skilled and experienced Fixed Plant Operators with experience working in and around fixed crushing plant operators based in the Northern Goldfields to join us on a casual basis.

As a Fixed Plant Operator, you’ll play an important role in both the operation and upkeep of the crushing and screening plant. Working alongside our experienced tradespeople, you’ll help keep the plant running safely, reliably and efficiently by:

• Operating and monitoring the fixed crushing and screening plant.
• Conducting routine plant inspections and identifying potential issues.
• Assisting with planned and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Supporting maintenance tasks, including activities such as screen mat and crusher liner changes, conveyor roller and skirting replacements.
• Carrying out housekeeping duties, including shoveling spillage and maintaining clean, safe work areas.
• Assisting during planned shutdowns and working collaboratively with operators, tradespeople and supervisors to minimise downtime.
• Following safe work procedures and contributing to a positive team culture

✅The Important Information:

• Fixed Plant Operator: Casual hourly rate of $65.38
• Superannuation paid on all hours worked

✅To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working in a fixed crushing and screening plant or similar fixed plant mining environment.
• Demonstrated experience assisting with hands-on plant maintenance and shutdown activities.
• A strong commitment to safety and following safe work procedures.
• The ability to work effectively within a small, collaborative team.
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence 
• Working at Heights and Confined Space certifications 
• High Risk Work Licence – Forklift (LF) and or EWP (desirable).
• Working at Heights and Confined Space certifications 
• The ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening

✅Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re ready to elevate your career and contribute to our success, we want to hear from you. 

Apply now and join a company where your skills, safety, and success are valued!